MAST 1110 Syllabus

Subject Code

MAST

Course Number

1110

Course Title

Administrative Practice Management

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

BUSN 1440

Terms Offered

Offered Summer and Spring

Credit Hours

(1-5-3)

Course Description

This course emphasizes the essential skills required for the medical practice in the areas of computers and medical transcription. Topics include electronic health records, the application of computer skills, integration of medical terminology, accounting procedures, and application of software.

Course Outcomes

Electronic Health Records

 

  • Demonstrate the production of correspondence by correcting all errors neatly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate the correct spelling and meaning of words.
  • Identify the meaning of abbreviations.
  • Demonstrate the proper punctuation and paragraphing of medical material according to Standard English rules of grammar.
  • Demonstrate the use of resources (medical dictionary, Physician’s Desk Reference, Handbook for Medical Secretaries).
  • Demonstrate correct pronunciation of words.

 

Application of Computer Skills

  • Identify the basic functions a computer performs.
  • Identify ways a computer can be utilized in a medical office to maintain systems (electronic medical records, accounting, inventory control, etc.).

Accounting Procedures

 

  • Explain basic bookkeeping computations.
  • Differentiate between bookkeeping and accounting.
  • Describe banking procedures.
  • Discuss precautions for accepting checks.
  • Compare types of endorsement.
  • Differentiate between accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Compare manual and computerized bookkeeping systems used in ambulatory healthcare.
  • Describe common periodic financial reports.
  • Explain both billing and payment options.
  • Identify procedures for preparing patient accounts.
  • Discuss procedures for collecting outstanding accounts.
  • Describer the impact of both the Fair Debt collection Act and the Federal Truth in Lending Act of 1968 as they apply to collections.
  • Discuss types of adjustments that may be made to a patient account.
  • Demonstrate preparing a bank deposit.
  • Perform accounts receivable procedures, including: post entries on a day sheet, perform billing procedures, perform collection procedures, post adjustments, process a credit balance, process refunds, post non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks, and post collection agency payments.
  • Use computerized office billing systems.
  • Display sensitivity and professionalism in handling accounts receivable activities with clients.
  • Describe how professional fees are established.
  • Describe and explain the use of a physician’s fee schedule.
  • Explain the purpose of advance discussion of fees with the patient.
  • Explain the meaning of the accounting equation.
  • Establish and maintain a petty cash fund.
  • Discuss the advantages of outside billing.
  • Cite guidelines that govern telephone collection techniques.
  • Demonstrate initiation of proceedings to collect delinquent accounts.
  • Identify the different type of banking accounts including electronic banking.
  • Identify the different types of checks and their use.
  • Demonstrate maintenance personnel and payroll records.
  • Perform an office inventory.

 

Application Software

  • Demonstrate the use of computerized medical practice management software to establish patient’s accounts and perform accounting procedures.